Canadian Studies

Graduates of Athabasca University's Canadian Studies program will acquire knowledge of Canadian related disciplines including Canadian history, literature, geography, Aboriginal studies, politics, and government. Students will: demonstrate a broad, flexible knowledge and understanding of such disciplines as Canadian history, literature, geography, indigenous and ethnic studies, politics and government; show understanding of and interpret the Canadian experience and its diversity; conduct research to seek information and understanding of a topic efficiently as a basis for drawing sound and appropriate conclusions; increase their knowledge and understanding of themselves and others.Career options depend on the subareas and options chosen for the major. In general, they include: writer (e.g. journalist, copywriter, creative writer), editor (e.g. literary editor, copy editor), researcher (e.g. policy researcher and consultant), government agent (e.g. program officer, manager, diplomat), information curator (e.g. in libraries, archives, museums), and English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher.

Field of study: Canadian Studies

Course based: yes